FrostBite

and all four NPC 60522 motors are working fine. In addition to a steel snowplow blade on the front, Frostbite has 4 steel spikes on the rear. But our main formerly secret weapon is armored, non-deflatable wheels (AKA bowling balls). Yesterday, though, we did a wheel test.

First, Danny used a piece of black electrical tape to modify my Skilsaw table saw

Next we introduced Mr. Bowling Ball to Mr. Table Saw

The results were depressing...it seems that even lowly table saws cut through bowling balls like butter. If we stick with the bowling balls, we'll add tread around the outside to increase traction and increase ground clearance.

With luck, our parts orders will be completed in time to upgrade, including:

• Dual VANTEC RDFR33's (replace relay H-bridge)
• Futaba FP-8UAP75 PCM R/C (replace Futaba FM radio)
• Aluminum body from All-Metal (replace 3/4 inch birch breadboard)
• Steel body from Quality Fabricators